Maharashtra TET paper leak alleged mastermind Bijendra Gupta arrested from Bihar
According to police sources, the Bhiwandi police arrested Bijendra Gupta, and the accused in the paper leak case has been brought to Pune Airport and will be taken to Bhiwandi from there
Bihar bandh: Left-wing students hit the streets, security tightened
Security has been tightened with heavy police deployment in Patna, Siwan, Jehanabad, Sheikhpura, Rohtas and other places
Two-time Champions Kashi Rudras Retain Core While Adding Six Players Ahead Of UPT20 Season 4
UPT20 Player Auction: Kashi Rudras completed their squad for Season 4 following the UPT20 Player Auction in Agra on Friday. The team added six players to their retained core as they prepare to defend their title. After retaining 12 players ahead of the auction, Kashi Rudras brought in Mohammad Sharim, Vaibhav Choudhary, Vijay Yadav, Virat Jaiswal, Manav Sindhu and Sahab Yuvraj Singh to complete their 18-member squad for the upcoming season. Among the new additions, all-rounder Mohammad Sharim emerged as the franchise's biggest signing at Rs 17.50 lakh. The squad was further strengthened with the arrival of bowler Vaibhav Choudhary, all-rounders Vijay Yadav and Virat Jaiswal, along with batters Manav Sindhu and Sahab Yuvraj Singh, giving the reigning champions added depth across departments. Speaking after the auction, Sukhvinder Singh, Kashi Rudras Representative, said, We have been able to add the firepower we wanted and tick the boxes we had planned going into the auction. Every season brings new challenges and while we've been fortunate enough to win the title twice, we have to give our best. It's a hardworking bunch of boys and we're excited to see what they can achieve together as a group. While preparing for the new season, Kashi Rudras also took another step towards strengthening grassroots cricket with the launch of the Rudras Cup, the first regional scouting tournament of its kind by a UPT20 franchise. The initiative, along with the franchise's extensive player trials, gave aspiring cricketers another opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the Kashi Rudras scouting team and further strengthened the pathway for emerging players to progress to the franchise setup. Having assembled their squad, the two-time champions will now turn their attention to preparing for the season ahead. The initiative, along with the franchise's extensive player trials, gave aspiring cricketers another opportunity to showcase their talent in front of the Kashi Rudras scouting team and further strengthened the pathway for emerging players to progress to the franchise setup. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Karan Sharma (Captain), Abhishek Goswami, Upendra Yadav, Atal Bihari Rai, Shubham Chaubey, Kartik Yadav, Sunil Kumar, Saksham Rai, Uvais Ahmad, Rishabh Rajput, Deepanshu Yadav, Arnav Baliyan, Mohammad Sharim, Vaibhav Choudhary, Vijay Yadav, Virat Jaiswal, Manav Sindhu, Sahab Yuvraj Singh Article Source: IANS
PM Narendra Modi's Message For Para Powerlifter Jhandu Kumar's CWG 2026 Bronze Goes Viral
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar after the Bihar-born athlete won India's first medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, securing bronze in the men's heavyweight event in Glasgow.
Bihar government appoints cricketers Akash Deep and Mukesh Kumar as DSPs
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expressed confidence that in the coming years, athletes from Bihar would bring glory to the state and the country on prestigious platforms like the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups, and the IPL.
Maharashtra TET paper leak: Main accused Bijendra Kumar Gupta arrested in Bihar
Bijendra Kumar Gupta, the main accused in the Maharashtra TET paper leak case, was apprehended. Bhiwandi Police arrested Gupta from Bihar on Saturday, officials confirmed. Gupta has now been brought to Pune Airport for further legal proceedings. He will subsequently be taken to Pune for continued investigation. Police identified Gupta as the prime accused in the paper leak.
Bihar ranks second in RuPay card usage under PMJDY in the country
4.98 crore RuPay card holders under Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) in Bihar; it was revealed in data released by the Union Finance Ministry.
Bihar Bandh news: A Bihar bandh has been called today by AISA and student groups over education reforms and the resignation of the Union Education Minister. Heavy security is in place across the state, including capital Patna, with some student leaders detained. Commuters should expect potential disruptions and traffic diversions in various areas.
From selling vegetables to e-rickshaw driver: Bihar's Jhandu is now India's first CWG 2026 medallist
Bihar's Jhandu Kumar won India's first para powerlifting medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, claiming bronze in Glasgow after years of struggle. A former e-rickshaw driver who overcame financial hardship and polio, he lifted 190kg to reach the podium. I feel as if I'm flying, Jhandu said, thanking his family, coaches, TOPS and SAI for their support.
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Tigers to be introduced in Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal on October 2
Senior officials of the West Bengal Forest Department said that bringing tigers to Buxa from Sundarban may not be a good idea. Tigers may be introduced in Buxa from similar landscape of Assam and Bihar
AISA calls for Bihar Bandh on July 25, against police lathi charge on protesting students
Protest and dharna continue in several districts of Bihar against the alleged NEET paper leak. Last evening, Jehanabad police had to open 20 to 30 rounds of fire after protesters pelted stones at the official residence of the District Magistrate
Paliganj MLA detained, 2 Aisa workers held
The man who ensures a dignified farewell for forgotten dead
PPU approves 13 new job-oriented courses
Illegal arms unit busted in Katihar, one held
Experts call for conjunctive use of surface and groundwater for sustainable water management
Madhubani students demand resignation of Pradhan
RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwary joins BJP
PU strike over proposed universitys structure changes enters fourth day
NEET Row: Students hit streets across Bihar, Muzaffarpur faces internet shutdown
Bihar 2nd in country in RuPay card usage
Speed up work on Bettiah-Sahebganj four-lane corridor: Road dept secretary
Tight security to prevent NEET protest re-run
Ensure innocent students are not harassed: CS to cops
CM promises fair probe into Bhojpur encounter
UPT20 Season 4: Shivam Chaudhary Tops Opening Phase Of Auction With INR 21 Lakh Bid
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: The opening phase of the UPT20 League Season 4 player auction witnessed an intense bidding war, with Shivam Chaudhary emerging as the biggest buy. He was signed by Gaur Gorakhpur Lions for INR 21 lakh after a fierce contest involving Lucknow Falcons and Kanpur Superstars. Chaudhary had entered the auction with a base price of INR 5 lakh. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Sanjay Kapoor, Chairman of the Governing Council of the UPT20 League, highlighted the league's vision and growth. The UPT20 League has never been just a cricket tournament for us. From the very beginning, our vision has been to create opportunities for talented cricketers across Uttar Pradesh and give them a platform to fulfil their dreams. Today, as we enter Season 4, we are proud to see the league establish itself as one of India's leading state cricket competitions. This journey has been made possible by the unwavering support of the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association, our franchise owners, coaches, scouts and everyone associated with the league. UPT20 is much more than a cricket league. It represents the pride, ambition and aspirations of Uttar Pradesh. We remain committed to providing young cricketers with a world-class platform where they can showcase their talent, grow as professionals and take the next step towards representing the IPL and India, he added. Another notable buy in the opening phase was Shoaib Siddiqui, who was picked up by Noida Kings for INR 11.25 lakh. The fourth edition of the UPT20 League will begin on August 14, with the opening ceremony and the first phase of the tournament taking place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The action will then shift to Green Park Stadium, Kanpur, which will host the second half of the league, including the playoffs and the final. Another notable buy in the opening phase was Shoaib Siddiqui, who was picked up by Noida Kings for INR 11.25 lakh. Also Read: Live Cricket Score The 24-day tournament will feature 34 matches, including 13 double-header days and 8 single-header matchdays, promising another exciting season of cricket featuring the best talent from Uttar Pradesh. Article Source: IANS
Indian fast bowler appointed Bihar DSP under 'Medal Lao Naukri Pao' policy
Students' protests rock Bihar Assembly on final day of Monsoon session
Student bodies in Bihar have been triggered by the Cockroach Janta Party's stir in Delhi over paper leak of the NEET medical entrance test
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission (BPSSC) has released the admit cards for the Assistant Sub-Inspector (Technical) Preliminary Examination 2026. Registered candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website using their login credentials. The examination is scheduled for August 5, and candidates must carry the admit card, a valid photo ID, and any additional documents specified in the instructions.
Bihar-Born Man Is UK's First AI Minister, Google AI Chief Cheers
UK's first AI minister Kanishka Narayan was born in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. Google AI boss Demiss Hassabis called the appointment great news for the UK.
62,632 outstanding UCs of 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on March 31, 2025, said the CAG report under the title of Financial Reporting Practices, which was laid on the floor of the state assembly on July 23
Protests over NEET paper leak intensify nationwide
Student outfits, civil society groups, and political parties hit the streets demanding resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan; protest marches turn confrontational in several districts of Kerala; police stop protesters in A.P.; security personnel resort to baton-charge in Bihar
CBI finds no evidence linking Sanjeev Mukhiya to NEET-UG 2024 paper leak
The CBI has cleared Sanjeev Kumar, alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, of involvement in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak. Initially, Bihar Police suspected his involvement due to past examination paper theft cases. The federal agency investigated all individuals connected to the theft and distribution. They also identified every candidate who benefited from the leaked question paper. Multiple chargesheets have been filed against forty-five accused individuals in this case.
No evidence against Sanjeev Mukhiya in NEET-UG 2024 case: CBI
Bihar police had named him in the FIR as he was found involved in certain other examination paper theft/leak cases, the agency said
Toddler dies in Saharsa suspected poisoning case
PMC property tax collection rises by 13.9% from April to July
IIBM Patna hosts overseas education session
HC seeks govt reply on Bhojpur encounter
11 public servants convicted in corruption cases this year: VIB
NEET paper leak: Bihar students clash with security forces; police use bullets, batons
Protests over the NEET paper leak erupted across Bihar on Thursday. Many students and at least fourteen police personnel sustained injuries during the demonstrations. Agitators hurled stones and vandalized government and railway properties in several districts. Police responded with baton charges and aerial firing to disperse the unruly crowds. Authorities have initiated investigations and arrests to address the violent incidents.
House passes Rs 87,376-crore supplementary budget, Bihar govt rejects fiscal crisis claims
Congress files FIR against BJP netas
Security tightened across state after Patna violence
Bihars GSDP grew 13% in 2024-25 fiscal: CAG
Govt set to auction mineral blocks in Banka and Jamui
Lighting strikes claim 2 lives in Buxar
Samrat marks 100 days as CM with key reforms
Inaugurates 551 Model Schools & 211 Degree Colleges
Over 8k TB cases detected in statewide screening drive
Bihar CM: Those responsible for paper leaks wont be spared
Students protest: Govt to identify attackers through CCTV footage, says deputy CM
Bihars Daughters to Achieve Self-Reliance Through Skill Development, Says CM Samrat Chaudhary
Patna, July 23: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary stated on Thursday that skill development is the cornerstone of a prosperous Bihar. He emphasized that this initiative will empower the states daughters to become skilled, self-reliant, and carve out their unique identities on a national level. The governments aim is to not only make youth employable ... Read more Bihars Daughters to Achieve Self-Reliance Through Skill Development, Says CM Samrat Chaudhary
VIB searches Bhojpur govt peons premises in DA case
Teachers, students rally to defend PU autonomy
Bihar Police have lodged several FIRs against more than 600 unidentified protesters for vandalising public property; more than 40 students detained in Patna alone
NEET row: Fresh protests erupt in several Bihar districts; cops injured, several detained
From Period Taboos to Mushroom Farms: How Dr Surbhi Empowers Bihars Women
Dr Surbhi Kumari is breaking period taboos and helping Bihars rural women gain dignity and income through mushroom farming today.
Man, sister-in-law electrocuted in Bhojpur
Bhagalpur farmers to get 40% subsidy for cultivating disease-free bananas
BJP Intensifies Campaign for Bankipur By-Election with Our Government, Our MLA Slogan
Patna, July 23: The by-election for the high-profile Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar is heating up as the polling date approaches. Scheduled for July 30, major political parties have ramped up their campaigning efforts. The BJP, Jan Suraj, and the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) are all claiming victory for this seat. The BJP has nominated ... Read more BJP Intensifies Campaign for Bankipur By-Election with Our Government, Our MLA Slogan
Does This Video Show Police Disrespecting Indian Flag During CJP Protest? No!
We found out that the video shows an incident from the BPSC TRE-4 protest in Bihar's Patna.
The CBI stated its NEET-UG 2024 paper leak investigation found no evidence against Sanjeev Mukhiya. The agency clarified that the narrative regarding his omission from the chargesheet is factually incorrect. Bihar Police initially named Mukhiya due to suspicion from other paper leak cases. However, the CBI's detailed probe identified all individuals involved in the theft and circulation.
'We aren't afraid...': Pankaj Tripathi addresses attack on brother
Bollywood actor Pankaj Tripathi has spoken out about the recent attack on his elder brother, Vijayendranath Tiwari, in Gopalganj, Bihar. The incident reportedly occurred due to a land dispute.
The India Meteorological Department issued a fresh weather alert for the nation. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eleven states including Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Coastal districts of West Bengal will receive heavy showers until June twenty-fourth. Northern districts of West Bengal could experience heavy downpour from July twenty-sixth to twenty-ninth. Light to moderate rain is forecast for sub-Himalayan districts over the next few days.
Police barricades keep BJP, Congress workers apart during face-off in Jammu
Jammu, Jul 22:Despite heavy rain, BJP and Congress workers came face-to-face at ShaheediChowk near the Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) headquarters on Wednesday, prompting massive police deployment and the erection of barricades to prevent any confrontation. Police formed a security cordon and kept the rival groups apart with barbed wire as both parties raised slogans within proximity to each other. The BJP protest was led by the Leader of Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly, Sunil Sharma, who, along with senior party leaders and workers, marched towards the JKPCC headquarters despite heavy downpour, raising slogans against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Congress workers led by JKPCC president Tariq Hameed Karra and working president Raman Bhalla came out of the party headquarters and staged a counter-protest, chanting slogans demanding the resignation of Prime Minister NarendraModi and against alleged hooliganism of the BJP. Sharma accused Gandhi of abandoning parliamentary debate and attempting to incite unrest among the youth. We are marching to the JKPCC office to convey one clear message that India believes in democracy, not in political theatrics, the BJP leader said. He claimed that Gandhi walked away from debate and left Parliament the country's highest democratic institution and the foremost forum where national policies are debated. By doing so, he committed an act that appears to be part of a larger conspiracy. He (Gandhi) is attempting to instigate the youth, who are the foundations of the vision of a developed India by 2047, trying to create an atmosphere of anarchy. The Congress seems to believe that, just as movements were launched in countries like Bangladesh and Nepal in the name of so-called public uprisings to capture power, a similar strategy can succeed here. That is their misconception, Sharma said. Stating that the people of India, especially the youth, have faith in democracy, he said. If Gandhi wants to come to power, there is a democratic process for that he should seek people's mandate through elections. After suffering electoral defeats in Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Assam and several other places, it appears they believe they can create unrest and build a political atmosphere through disorder. JKPCC president Karra defended the Congress protest as a democratic right, alleging that the BJP was trying to suppress dissent instead of allowing a discussion in Parliament on the students' agitation. Accusing the ruling party of using force against the protesters and targeting the Congress, Karra claimed that BJP workers had come to the party office to intimidate its members, asserting that the Congress was prepared to peacefully resist what he termed the BJP's hooliganism. A protest is undoubtedly a part of democracy there is no doubt about that. But our protest is against the BJP's hooliganism. Our protest is also against the fact that the BJP does not want to discuss such a sensitive and contentious issue in Parliament. We are protesting because students have gathered at the JantarMantar in Delhi to voice their grievances, hardships and demands, yet, instead of engaging with them, the government chose to lathi-charge them, Karra said. He alleged that the police crackdown on student protesters in Delhi on Monday indicated that the BJP and Prime Minister NarendraModi had realised that protests were spreading across the country. It is the BJP which is creating unrest and attacking people across the country. Today, BJP workers came to attack our party office. We were sitting peacefully inside, but when we learned that they had come to attack us, we could not simply remain seated we had to come outside as well, Karra said. What the BJP is doing is not protest but hooliganism. Using the government, the administration and the police, they have come here to attack us. But we are standing our ground, fully prepared to face any such attack, he added. The BJP and the Congress have been at loggerheads over the police crackdown on protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), who gathered at the JantarMantar on Monday for a 'SansadChalo' march, demanding accountability over the NEET paper leak and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, among others, despite heavy security deployment. The matter took a dramatic turn on Tuesday when opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Samajwadi Party's AkhileshYadav, were forcibly removed by police after they staged a dharna outside Prime Minister NarendraModi's residence in Delhi, demanding his resignation.
Student protest spreads as crowds in Delhi surge
PTI New Delhi The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Wednesday made it clear it will hold talks with the government only at a neutral venue as the student protests over the paper leak issue spread to several states including Bihar, where police used tear gas shells, water cannons and batons to prevent a march to []
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Environmental CSR in India has grown steadily over the past decade, with Corporate India investing Rs. 17,377 crore across environmental sustainability, conservation of natural resources and agroforestry initiatives. However, a new report by Sattva Consulting, powered by India Data Insights (IDI), finds that while environmental CSR has expanded, funding remains concentrated among a relatively small group of companies and is not always aligned with the geographies and sectors facing the country's greatest environmental challenges. The report, A Decade of Green Spending: What Rs. 17,000 Crores of Environmental CSR Reveals About Corporate India, lands at a moment when India, ranked the 9th most climate-vulnerable nation in the Climate Risk Index 2026, is under growing pressure to align corporate giving with climate resilience goals under Viksit Bharat 2047 and its 2070 Net Zero commitment. Environmental CSR spending fell to a post-pandemic low of 4.4% of total CSR outlay in FY2020-21, as companies redirected funds towards health and relief efforts. It has since recovered, stabilising at 8.4% of total CSR spend in FY2023-24, still well behind enduring priorities such as education and health. The report notes that with an estimated $2.5 trillion needed to meet India's Nationally Determined Contributions by 2030, and $10 trillion required to build a climate-resilient economy by 2047, CSR capital has a distinct role to play in bridging gaps where public systems face capacity or resource constraints. While environmental CSR is growing, corporate philanthropy is not yet fully aligned with India's highest climate risks, especially sectors with the greatest environmental footprint. A Concentrated Funding Base Just one out of five companies that report CSR spending direct any of it towards the environment. Less than a fifth of smallest CSR spenders allocate funds towards climate action. In contrast, nearly all of the companies with CSR budgets over Rs. 50 crore reserve a portion of their outlay for environment-related projects. European-headquartered MNCs operating in India show markedly higher participation (about two-thirds) than Indian companies (54%), a gap the report links to the influence of stringent European regulatory frameworks, including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Growth Without Scale The growth in environmental CSR is being driven almost entirely by a rising number of small and mid-sized projects rather than larger, systemic investments. The number of environmental CSR projects grew 20% over the past three years, while aggregate spending grew only 6% in the same period, leaving the average project size flat at Rs. 45 lakh. Only 29 projects in FY2024 carried budgets of Rs. 10 crore or more, barely up from 22 such projects in FY2020-21. Divergence In Environmental Footprint And Funding The report finds a marked disconnect between industries' environmental footprint and their environmental CSR behaviour. Sectors with some of the largest environmental footprints, including Energy, Mining, and Oil, Gas, Coal & Petroleum, show relatively low participation in environmental CSR. Even where companies in these sectors do undertake environmental initiatives, they allocate only 5-7% of their CSR budgets towards environmental causes, well below several consumer-facing industries. By contrast, consumer-facing sectors such as FMCG, Food and Beverages, and Automotive, despite a comparatively lighter environmental footprint, allocate over 10% of CSR spend to environmental causes, a pattern the report attributes to brand positioning and consumer-facing ESG commitments rather than direct impact alignment. Climate-Vulnerable Districts Underfunded The report's starkest finding concerns geography. Nearly 45% of environmental CSR funding is directed to pan-India or multi-state programmes, and a further 22% flows to Tier-1 cities, leaving just over a third of funding for more localised, place-based interventions. States including Bihar, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh, all classified as highly climate-vulnerable, receive less than Rs. 25 per capita in environmental CSR. The pattern sharpens at the district level: among India's 50 most climate-vulnerable districts, 30 of them received only 1% (Rs. 106 crore) of total environmental CSR spending over the past three years, with a handful of districts in Assam alone accounting for 60% of what little vulnerable-region funding exists. Traditional Themes Dominate Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport and climate. Among high-value environmental CSR projects (Rs. 50 lakh and above) in FY2023-24, Water Management (15%), Renewable Energy (12%), and Biodiversity (11%) together account for 38% of all high-value project funding. Air quality, despite its acute public health relevance, received just Rs. 14 crore, around 5% of the high-value project pool reflecting the longer gestation periods and more complex measurement frameworks associated with system-level environmental interventions. The report identifies Rs. 243 crore directed over the past three years towards emerging themes such as public transport, climate governance and carbon MRV, and circular economy alongside nearly Rs. 500 crore embedded within Health, Livelihoods, and Education CSR programmes that integrate water, clean energy, and climate-resilience programmes. What This Means For Corporate India "India's climate ambitions will require every form of capital to work more strategically. As climate risks increasingly affect business operations, supply chains and communities, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from project-based philanthropy into catalytic capital, supporting climate-vulnerable regions, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and complementing broader sustainability and ESG efforts," said Srikrishna Sridhar Murthy, Co-founder and CEO, Sattva Consulting . Looking Ahead The report's authors argue that as ESG disclosure norms tighten and climate risk becomes more immediate for business operations, CSR has an opportunity to evolve from a fragmented, theme-led funding mechanism into a more targeted, catalytic lever for climate resilience. It should align more closely with industry's environmental footprint, channel funding towards India's most climate-vulnerable geographies, and complement existing project-led giving with longer-horizon, systemic interventions in areas such as air quality, circular economy, and climate governance. Realising this shift, the report notes, will require coordinated, collective action across corporates, philanthropy, and ecosystem actors, rather than standalone funding approaches. The report is based on an analysis of CSR disclosures filed with the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) for FY2014-15 to FY2023-24, covering 17,377 crore in spending across Environmental Sustainability, Conservation of Natural Resources, and Agroforestry. www.sattva.co.in/quick-read/environmental-csr-in-india-lessons-from-%e2%82%b917000-crore-of-investments/ . About Sattva Consulting Sattva Consulting is a global impact consulting firm from India. Since 2009, we have engaged with communities, business, and government to achieve societal impact at scale. We believe that Civil society, Business, and Government all have a critical role to play in building an equitable and sustainable world, and we actively partner with all stakeholders to enable impact through our advisory and orchestration services, knowledge and data platforms—built as public goods for the ecosystem, and collaborative solutions and partnerships. To know more, visit sattva.co.in . About India Data Insights India Data Insights (IDI), an initiative by Sattva Consulting, aims to empower India’s development sector with actionable, ready-to-use data insights to enable sharper decisions and maximise impact. Built as a public good, IDI consolidates public data across SDG practice areas on one, unified platform, offering insightful visualisations, interactives, blogs and ready-to-use-charts and dashboards. To know more, visit indiadatainsights.com .
